The Latest: Syrian Group 'Optimistic' About Geneva Talks
BEIRUT — The latest developments in ongoing Syria peace talks (all times local in Beirut): ___11:15 p.m.A leader of an expatriate Syrian group is praising Russia's will to support peace talks and expressing hopes they will be successful before the U.S. presidential election this fall.Randa Kassis spoke to reporters Wednesday after a loosely affiliated, self-described opposition organization known as the Cairo, Moscow and Astana Groups met with the U.N. special envoy in Geneva.She said she was..>> view originalHunt on for 2 in Belgian raid linked to Paris attacks
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